28 years is not long enough…

…to say how much I love my LSW (Long Suffering Wife) Karyn!

I just wanted to trumpet to this small part of the world that Karyn and I have been married 28 years as of today.

At this moment (10:28 EDT) 28 years ago…I was begging the men of Old First Church in Cedar Grove, NJ, to please let me help them set up chairs…do anything!…because I was all dressed and ready to go, but the wedding wasn’t until 1:00. “No, no,” they said, “you just enjoy yourself.” Enjoy myself?!?! I was going nuts!

And Karyn was finishing one of her bridesmaid’s dresses…

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14 Responses to “28 years is not long enough…”

  1. garver Says:

    Congrats on the 28 years! May you have many more.

  2. Justin Says:

    Congratulations, Mark and Karyn!! I hope y’all are still going just as strong 28 years from now!
    Oh, and Melissa and I will be celebrating our 1-year anniversary tomorrow…so we’re doing some reminiscing this weekend, too!

  3. Doug Green Says:

    Congratulations Karyn and Mark!
    Even though I’m still trying to figure out why you sit apart in class, it obvious that you’re still hopelessly in love. (For all I know, sitting apart in class may be the very thing that holds your marriage together)
    Doug (who will never be allowed to teach PTC 251).

  4. jeremy Says:

    congrats to you both! it’s a blessing to know you.

    God’s Peace,
    jeremy

  5. Mark Traphagen Says:

    Just to alleviate any worries, Doug, we do share the same bed :wink: (also part of the secret to a happy marriage)

  6. Mark Traphagen Says:

    Thanks for the wishes, everyone. We have the second best possible anniversary present: both our daughters are in town with us this weekend (first best would be if they had brought the grandkids!).

  7. Bill Says:

    Happy 28th anniversary, Mark and Karyn! Your love for each other–and others–is a testament to God’s good work in and through your lives. Rich blessings on you both!

  8. Geof F. Morris Says:

    :D Your “gift” got mailed today. [Okay, so it's just fortuitous timing, but we can pretend, right? Right? :cricket:]

    I’m just geek enough that this information is now in my Treo. :cool:

  9. Mark Traphagen Says:

    All gifts are cheerfully accepted at any time. No disclaimers are necessary.

    - The Management

  10. Rachel Says:

    Congratulations, you two! It is always inspiring and encouraging to see faithful and happy marriages. May you have many, many more happy years together.

    Mike and Rachel

  11. jason Says:

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

    By the way, the CIA called; they want your roommate’s boots back.

  12. Arden Says:

    Hi Mark and Karyn,
    Congrats on making so many years!!!! :-) Miraculous in this day and age, huh? Hugs to all in your family, when you see them! With you in the battle for our King…..Arden

  13. Mark Traphagen Says:

    Jason:

    Problem is, they want the Indian guy in the boots when I return them. This will be my toughest assignment yet. If I am caught or captured, the Westminster registrar’s office will disavow any knowledge of my existence. Wish me luck.

  14. Mark Traphagen Says:

    Arden!

    Ladies and Gentlemen, that was our good friend Arden, originally known to us in Charlottesville, VA, but now serving as a missionary teacher in Szeged, Hungary. My wife, daughter Hannah, and I had the honor of assisting her for two summers with English language camps for Hungarian high school students.

    Köszönöm!

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